Tanya's Tips: Everyday American Slang

The correct answer is: Not make any specific plans and just see what happens. To play it by ear means you aren't sure what you're going to do, and you'll figure it out as you go.

The correct answer is: Not do it this time, but maybe some other time. When you take a raincheck on an invitation, you're saying you don't want to do it this time, but maybe you'll join some other time.

The correct answer is: Start working on it. When you start to do something, take the first step, you're getting the ball rolling.

The correct answer is: Humble, genuine, and really nice. Most of the Americans you'll meet throughout your program will be really nice people -- very down to earth.

The correct answer is: Charged too high of a price. It's always important to know how much something should cost and what you're getting for it so you don't get ripped off!

The correct answer is: Is familiar. If a friend asks you if you remember somebody or something, and it's slightly familiar to you -- you know you've heard it before, but you can't remember fully -- you can say that it rings a bell. (Or, if it's not familiar to you at all, you can say it doesn't ring a bell.)

The correct answer is: It's annoying. When something is frustrating or annoying, you can say it drives me up the wall!

The correct answer is: Get two things done at once. Killing two birds with one stone means you're taking an opportunity to be efficient and achieve two things at the same time.

The correct answer is: Eats lots of food. To pig out means to eat so much food that you can’t move

The correct answer is: Do something right away, even though it might be difficult. Taking a bandaid off your skin slowly hurts more than just doing it quickly. It's the same with homesickness. Don't let fear get in the way of making new friends. Just rip the bandaid off and get out there!